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   DanH | Jul 31, 2005 01:07am | #1

   Leave the windows open in a rainstorm?

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   Dave45 | Jul 31, 2005 02:17am | #2

   Don't even think of trying to use a plane.  That particle board may also have about a zillion staples in it.   I can suggest two options - one easy and one hard.

   Easy Way - Lay new particle board (or other underlayment) over the existing stuff and shoot anyone who shows up with any kind of glue.

   Hard Way - Set a circular saw (with a carbide framing blade) for a 3/8" cut and cut the particle board into sections.  You'll still have to do lots of scraping, but it may come up a little easier.

   To digress somewhat, I've always wondered if flooring guys get paid by the staple.  I've also wondered why they felt the need to pop 6-7 staples in obscure corners.  OK, I've had my rant.  I recently took up a tile over particle board kitchen/dining room floor and I'm still a little grumpy - lol.

    

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   Isamemon | Jul 31, 2005 02:17am | #3

   I serioulsy dont know the name of the tool, but at the rental yard they have a tool and it is a walk behind chipper that is designed to chip junk off of concrete slabs, has about a 9 inch blade on it

   worked great have also used it to remove floor tiles

   but the particle board was only spot glued

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   VaTom | Jul 31, 2005 05:19pm | #4

   Hadn't thought about it, but an asphalt grinder would proabably work well.  The small one I rented worked an area about 20 sq in.  Would make very fast work of particle board.  And whatever's under it if you weren't careful.PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!